It s Built In! Accessibility Options in Windows XP and Apple OS X

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1 It s Built In! Accessibility Options in Windows XP and Apple OS X Delaware Instructional Technology Conference Joanne Jennings Office of Educational Technology University of Delaware

2 Accessible Technology Enables individuals to adjust their computers to meet their needs Visual Hearing Mobility Cognitive Speech 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 2

3 Accessible Technology Specialty Hardware and Software Products Or It s Built into Operating Systems 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 3

Section 508 Compliance U.S. Federal Government In 1998 Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to strengthen Section 508 Requires that Federal agencies electronic and information technology is

4 Section 508 Compliance U.S. Federal Government In 1998 Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to strengthen Section 508 Requires that Federal agencies electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities Compliant as of June 21, 2001 Microsoft Accessible Technology since 1988 Apple Accessible Technology since /14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 4

5 Who Can Benefit from Accessible Technology (AT)? 2003 Microsoft Study 57% of computer users age likely or very likely to benefit from AT Includes those who are not measured in other studies as disabled but who have difficulty in performing tasks 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 5

2003 Microsoft Study Other Key Findings Participants reported that AT Makes computers more comfortable and easier to use Use of AT was influenced by an individual s computer experience and confidence

6 2003 Microsoft Study Other Key Findings Participants reported that AT Makes computers more comfortable and easier to use Use of AT was influenced by an individual s computer experience and confidence rather than impairments Users of accessible technology often find the technology themselves to improve their computing experience These findings changed the concept of disability Altered understanding the need for accessible technology 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 6

Delaware Student Population 116,287 Students 2002-2003 15,636 Special

7 Delaware Student Population 116,287 Students ,636 Special Education Students 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 7

8 Delaware Students Delaware Student Population Special Education, 15,636, 13.4% Regular Education, 100,651, 86.6% 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 8

9 Delaware Students 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 9

10 Windows XP Accessibility Tools Start All programs Accessories Accessibility 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 10

11 Windows XP Accessibility Tools The Accessibility Wizard Utility Manager Narrator Screen Magnifier On-Screen Keyboard 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 11

12 Windows XP Accessibility Tools The Accessibility Wizard A good first step Asks series of questions To identify optimum font and cursor sizes, visibility options, keystroke speeds and more Adjust settings specific to user s needs 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 12

13 Windows XP Accessibility Tools Utility Manager Provides access to the Magnifier, Narrator, and On-Screen Keyboard Open with Windows key-u 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 13

14 Windows XP Accessibility Tools Narrator Text-to-speech program Announces menu and control options Shortcuts, titles, window titles, keystrokes, and window settings. Text within windows in selected text-only programs such as Notepad, Wordpad, and plain-text Outlook messages 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 14

15 Windows XP Accessibility Tools Mobility On-Screen Keyboard US standard or enhanced with numeric keypad In hovering mode, placing the mouse over a character for a length of time selects character 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 15

16 Accessibility Options in Windows XP Start Control Panel Accessibility Options 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 16

17 Accessibility Options in Windows XP Mobility StickyKeys Difficulty holding down 2 or more keys at the same time press one key at a time FilterKeys Ignore brief or repeated keystrokes ToggleKeys Hear tones when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 17

18 Accessibility Options in Windows XP Mobility MouseKeys Control mouse pointer using the numeric keypad Left Alt, Left Shift, Num Lock Speech Recognition Works with Word Start Control Panel Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices Speech 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 18

19 Accessibility Options in Windows XP Hearing SoundSentry Generates a visual warning when your system generates a sound Error messages, alerts Show Sounds Program with sound uses a text caption or icon 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 19

20 Accessibility Options in Windows XP Visual High Contrast Variety of choices Cursor Options Blink rate Cursor width Enlarge the display 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 20

21 Accessibility Options in Windows XP General Tab Administrative Options Apply user settings at login Automatic Reset Turn off accessibility after a time limit SerialKey Devices Allows you to add switches Notification Gives a warning or make a sound when you turn feature on or off 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 21

22 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Universal Access (similar to Windows Accessibility Options) Apple menu System Preferences Universal Access Text automatically spoken when you mouse over it 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 22

23 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Visual Disabilities View Options Increases icon size and icon text size View menu Dock Magnification System preferences Dock 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 23

24 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Visual Disabilities Apple Menu System Preferences Speech Text-to-Speech (similar to Windows Narrator) Speech recognition Speak alerts 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 24

the screen Quicktime video plays magnified Display

25 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Visual Disabilities Zoom (similar to Windows Magnifier) Magnify everything on the screen Quicktime video plays magnified Display Adjustment 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 25

Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Learning and Other

or selected text Spoken Items Hear text read aloud Both

especially for those learning to read and write Talking

26 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Learning and Other Disabilities TextEdit Word processor Can speak an entire doc or selected text Spoken Items Hear text read aloud Both TextEdit and Spoken Items are useful for feedback, especially for those learning to read and write Talking Calculator OS X not Windows 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 26

Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Mobility Sticky Keys (similar to Windows StickyKeys) For difficulty in pressing more than one key at a time Slow Keys (similar to Windows FilterKeys) For

27 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Mobility Sticky Keys (similar to Windows StickyKeys) For difficulty in pressing more than one key at a time Slow Keys (similar to Windows FilterKeys) For difficulty with initial or repeated keystrokes Mouse Keys (similar to Mouse Keys in Windows) Allows use of numeric keypad instead of mouse 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 27

combination to any menu item that does not have one assigned Also can

28 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Mobility Key Repeat Set repeat delay to prevent keystroke repeats Keyboard Navigation Assign a keyboard combination to any menu item that does not have one assigned Also can change an existing combination 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 28

29 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Mobility Speech Recognition Launch applications and complete commands with your voice Speaker independent No voice training required Optimized for built-in microphones 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 29

flashing screen once Quicktime Application included with OS X creates and

30 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X Hearing Disabilities Flash Screen (similar to Windows SoundSentry) Visual indication of alert sounds by flashing screen once Quicktime Application included with OS X creates and displays a text track 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 30

preferred settings Sherlock Useful for emerging readers and

31 Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X General Multiple Users (similar to Windows Administrative Options) Each user saves preferred settings Sherlock Useful for emerging readers and writers 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 31

32 Introducing Tiger: 10.4 VoiceOver Provides access to your Mac through speech, audible cues and keyboard navigation Appropriate for students with learning, mobility, or visual disabilities 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 32

33 Introducing Tiger: 10.4 VoiceOver Integrated screen reader Web pages Mail messages Word processing files Mac workspace Allows use of keyboard Voice over demo 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 33

34 One Size Does Not Fit All. Accessibility options in Windows and Macintosh are not for everyone More robust software and hardware are necessary for more serious impairments More expensive More customizable 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 34

35 For More Information on Third Party Products Apple Microsoft earch.asp ( 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 35

36 THANK YOU! 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 36

37 References "Accessible Technology in Computing--Examining Awareness, Use, and Future Potential." Microsoft Technology for Everyone: Accessibility Microsoft Corporation. 02 Apr < 2d1e-42a6-bc7b-1f33d25fd40f/ResearchReport-Phase2.doc>. "Accessibility." Accessibility Apple Computer, Inc < "Accessibility in Education." Accessibility in Education Apple Computer, Inc < "Apple's Accessibility Technologies." Accessibility Apple Computer, Inc < "Assistive Software/Hardware Based on Disability." UIUC. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign < Carmack, Carmen. "Help Getting Around: 14 Accessibility Features." Smart Computing August 2003: Carmack, Carmen. "More Than Meets The Fingertips." Smart Computing September 2003:. Davidson, Iver. "Special Tools for Special Needs: Utilities Make XP Microsoft's Most Accessible OS Yet." Smart Computing June 2003:. 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 37

38 References Derowitsch, Rachel. "Input Devices: Get In Touch With The Best Features of These Tools." Smart Computing July 2003: "Fingertip Facts on Education " State of Delaware Department of Education. 02 Apr < Lazzaro, Joe. "The Eyes Have It." Smart Computing January 2005: "Microsoft and Section 508." Microsoft Technology for Everyone: Accessibility Microsoft Corporation. 21 Mar < "Microsoft Technology for Everyone: Accessibillity." Microsoft Corporation < "The Wide Range of Abilities and Its Impact on Computer Technology." Microsoft Technology for Everyone: Accessibility Microsoft Corporation. 02 Apr < 1f33d25fd40f/ResearchReport.doc>. "VoiceOver." Accessibility Apple Computer, Inc < 4/14/05 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 38

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